Lars Eller got credit for a bizarre short-handed winner. Canucks defensemen Dan Hamhuis and Jason Garrison got tangled up behind the Vancouver net on a breakout, with the puck rebounding into the crease and off both of the goalie’s skates before dribbling over the line.

Eller, who was not even in the Canucks’ zone at the time of the goal, was the last Canadiens player to touch the puck.

Boston’s Loui Eriksson scored in the opening minute of the third period for his first goal for the Bruins, who beat Columbus 3-1.

The Bruins also got a goal from Chris Kelly, and an empty-net tally from Milan Lucic.

St Louis’ David Backes scored twice as the Blues topped the New York Rangers 5-3, while Chicago’s Corey Crawford made 28 saves to preserve the Blackhawks’ 2-1 win over Buffalo.

Nashville’s Seth Jones scored his first NHL goal, helping the Predators edge the New York Islanders 3-2.

Minnesota rookies Justin Fontaine and Mathew Dumba both scored their first NHL goals in the Wild’s 5-1 win over Dallas.

Toronto’s Dave Bolland scored the winning goal 2:09 into overtime in a 6-5 win against Edmonton.